Should I block it?
No, this file is 100% safe to run.
Additional versions
ATHIHVS.dll
Atheros IHV Service DLL by Atheros Communications Inc. (Signed)
Version: | 2.0.0.43 |
MD5: | 5b3102d59eb7ad94d06813734443daf1 |
SHA1: | 7685a6be38028ddd6f86f6ccd2809b93d849f02e |
SHA256: | 261b93a3fa47eb0a149c3a53d2567d1e09f58e6b55484a1ac9d8804ddcf8ab2f |
Overview
athihvs.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. The assembly utilizes the .NET run-time framework (which is required to be installed on the PC). The file is digitally signed by Atheros Communications Inc. which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).
Details
File name: | athihvs.dll |
Publisher: | Atheros |
Product name: | Atheros IHV Service DLL |
Description: | IHVS DLL |
Typical file path: | C:\Windows\System32\athihvs.dll |
File version: | 2.0.0.43 |
Size: | 391.16 KB (400,544 bytes) |
Certificate |
Issued to: | Atheros Communications Inc. |
Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
Effective date: | Monday, March 29, 2010 |
Expiration date: | Sunday, March 31, 2013 |
Digital DNA |
File packed: | No |
Code language: | Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET |
.NET CLR: | Yes |
.NET NGENed: | No |
More details
Distribution by Windows OS
OS version | distribution |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
45.83% |
|
Windows 7 Ultimate |
20.83% |
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Windows 7 Starter |
12.50% |
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Windows 7 Home Basic |
12.50% |
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Windows 7 Enterprise |
4.17% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
4.17% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 41.67% of Atheros IHV Service DLL.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
PC Manufacturer | distribution |
Toshiba |
54.55% |
|
Hewlett-Packard |
18.18% |
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Acer |
9.09% |
|
Dell |
9.09% |
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ASUS |
9.09% |
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